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They probably didn’t read it. “Don’t attribute to malice what can be explained by ignorance “.

'Ignorance of the (social) Law is no excuse.'

Regardless of motive, they deserve to be mocked for such a stupid act.

Reframe that as: The ignorant should be mocked, and you can see why that attitude makes the world a more unpleasant place.

As opposed to your PoV, which lets people off the hook for their offenses in order to maintain the pretense of pleasantry? Right.

The ignorant in power should be mocked?

Would merit a much stronger response than mockery IMHO.

Curious. I once read that quote somewhere, but I don't remember where.